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NEW DELHI: A security scare was reported at the Delhi assembly on Monday afternoon after a speeding car broke through barricades and forced its way into the premises, officials said.According to police, the vehicle was being driven rashly when it rammed into security barricades installed outside the assembly complex and breached the main gate. The sudden intrusion triggered panic at the site, with security personnel immediately rushing to respond.The car, bearing a UP registration number, entered the assembly premises breaking through Gate No. 2 at around 2 PM, they said."The driver proceeded towards the office of Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and placed a flower bouquet near the porch before retreating," said a Delhi Secretariat official.Officials present at the spot attempted to intercept the vehicle, but the driver managed to escape shortly after entering the premises. Police teams have since launched a search operation to trace the car and identify the driver.Preliminary inquiries suggest that the vehicle broke multiple layers of security before entering the complex, raising concerns over the breach. Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage from the area to piece together the sequence of events.Security around the assembly has been tightened following the incident, and further investigation is underway to determine whether the act was intentional or a case of reckless driving.(This is a developing story)
New Delhi/Guwahati, Jun 28 (PTI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said the words inserted in the Preamble of the Constitution through an amendment during the Emergency era were a 'festering wound", lending weight to the call by a top RSS leader for a review of the added terms 'secular' and 'socialist'. Wading into the political row sparked by RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call for a national debate on whether the terms 'secular' and 'socialist' to define India's foundational values should remain in the Preamble, Dhankhar said the Preamble is sacrosanct and "not change ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday again took the 'Sheesh Mahal' jibe at AAP over the residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying it can only be turned into a five-star hotel. In an interview with ANI, Sirsa also slammed opposition parties for the 'Maya Mahal' jibe at the proposed cost of renovation of the house allocated to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, saying she is living in a normal house and the expense of all the arrangements is around Rs 50 lakh. 'The Sheesh Mahal can only be turned into a 5-star hotel. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday highlighted the principle of nation first, adding that the foremost duty of every elected representative must be public welfare and national interest. Addressing the valedictory session of the All India Speakers' Conference in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister stated that the foundation of India's democracy lies in sacrifice and struggle, and that the foremost duty of every people's representative must be to the nation. She emphasised that while diversity of opinion is the lifeblood of democracy, i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Congress leader K C Venugopal on Wednesday alleged that Speaker Om Birla's hands were "tied" by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, forcing him to act according to the ruling party's wishes. Participating in the debate on the resolution for the removal of Birla from the Speaker's post, Venugopal criticised him for making allegations against the women MPs, stating that Birla claimed to have "concrete information" suggesting that some Congress MPs might carry out an "unexpected act" by approaching the spot where Modi sits. "This was a very defamatory and mo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CAG report, which Aam Aadmi Party leaders are denying as false, was indeed accepted as true by the Delhi government lawyer in the High Court when he blamed the LG office for leaking it to the public. Justice Sachin Datta of the Delhi High Court, who was hearing a petition by the BJP MLAs, said the government should have promptly placed the CAG reports before the house for discussion. "The way you dragged your feet raises doubts about your bonafides. You should have promptly forwarded the reports to the speaker," Justice Datta said, "and had a discussion in the house. The timel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) The Public Works Department (PWD) will carry out upgradation work worth over Rs 59.40 lakh at Bungalow Number 1, Raj Niwas Marg, which has been allotted to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, according to an order. The work will be taken up to fix electrical and civil work, and will involve the installation of 14 split air conditioners worth Rs 7.7 lakh, five LED TVs worth Rs 9.9 lakh, and 23 ceiling fans with a remote control costing Rs 1.8 lakh. Fourteen CCTV cameras worth Rs 5.74 lakh will be installed, and the residence will also have a UPS system for power backup. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday sought an unconditional apology from Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav, who alleged that more than Rs 2.35 crore had been spent on the Speaker's official residence, bungalow No. 9, Shamnath Marg, including Rs 94.69 lakh solely on the renovation of toilets and bathrooms. In a letter, Gupta stated, "Regarding your statement alleging exorbitant expenses on the renovation of the Speaker's residence, in which you mentioned that Rs 2.35 crore was spent, including Rs 94.69 lakh on bathrooms and toilets, it is reported that you even referred to t ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla here on Saturday mooted a National Legislative Index (NLI) to rank state assemblies and councils on the basis of their performance. "The performance of the state assemblies could be assessed on the basis of parameters such as number of sittings held every year, productivity of the House, quality of debates, adoption of technology and efficacy of various committees," he said after the valedictory of the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)-India Region Conference. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has been tasked with preparing a proposal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Delhi Police caught three individuals, including the driver of the car, Sarabjit, in the Delhi Assembly security breach incident. Sarabjit is a resident of Puranpur in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The North District police team seized the vehicle at a picket in the Rupnagar area. Also Read | White-Collar Hiring in India Strong, Fresher Jobs Up 16%, AI Roles Surge: Naukri Report. According to Delhi Police sources, the accused, Sarabjit, entered the Legislative Assembly through Gate No. 2 at 2:10 PM. He broke through the gate and crashed through the boom barr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): The Lok Sabha as part of the Winter Session of the Parliament has been adjourned until 11:00 am on December 9, as announced by the Speaker on Friday. The proceedings of the lower house were adjourned until 12 pm earlier in the day as disruptions continued for the ninth consecutive day of the winter session, with opposition members raising slogans and creating ruckus over various contentious issues. Also Read | Hashimpura Massacre Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to 8 Convicts in Infamous 1987 Massacre Case. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made a fervent appeal ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The Delhi Assembly will be organising a special exhibition "Know Your Prime Minister" on the occasion of the 75th Birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Assembly premises, Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Monday. Gupta said the exhibition will showcase the Prime Minister's journey and will remain open to the public from September 17 to October 2. As a part of the celebrations, a dedicated book Gallery focusing on the PM will be inaugurated in the Assembly Library to enable legislators and scholars to learn from his thoughts, words, and works, according to an of ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Mangaluru, (Karnataka) Feb 5 (PTI) District in-charge Minister of Dakshina Kannada, Dinesh Gundu Rao, directed officials on Wednesday to install CCTV cameras on both sides of bridges along major highways and main roads to prevent 'illegal' activities. During an inspection of the strengthening work on the Addur Bridge along the Perali-Addur State Highway, Rao highlighted reports of sand mining near bridges weakening their structures. Also Read | Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: National Capital Records 57.89% Voter Turnout; Exit Polls Give BJP Edge Over AAP. He said that although extracting sa ...Read More >
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi Police has registered an FIR against former health ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain of the Aam Aadmi Party, citing serious allegations of large-scale corruption in health projects undertaken by the Delhi government. This development follows approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, which came on a detailed complaint which was lodged on August 22, 2024, by former Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta. The complaint highlighted significant irregularities and suspected corruption in multiple health infrastructure projects ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major security breach, a car broke through the barricades of Delhi Assembly and forced its way into the premises. The vehicle, bearing Uttar Pradesh registration (white Tata Sierra), was being driven rashly when it rammed into the security barricades installed outside the Assembly complex. The sudden intrusion triggered panic even as security personnel responded to the exigency. The car, bearing a UP registration number, entered the Assembly premises breaking through Gate No 2 at around 2 pm, said a security personnel. A Delhi Secretariat official said the driver of the car, ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi Assembly complex on Friday came alive with festive decorations and celebrations as Speaker Vijender Gupta extended Diwali wishes and urged people to celebrate the festival in an environment-friendly manner. Gupta said that Diwali is a festival that celebrates light, goodness, and new beginnings -- and it should also inspire responsibility towards our environment and society. He emphasised that while the city shines with festive lights, every citizen must ensure that the celebrations do not add to Delhi's pollution crisis. "This Diwali, let us ill ...Read More >
New Delhi, The budget session of the Delhi Assembly concluded with over 15 hours of legislative business, said Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday, describing it as a "result-oriented engagement" during the proceedings. "The second part of the fourth session of the eighth legislative assembly was held from March 23 to March 27, 2026, comprised four sittings conducted on 23rd, 24th, 25th and 27th March 2026 and concluded with a total working time of 15 hours and 16 minutes," Gupta said. During the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8: A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped, killed and her body stuffed in a suitcase at a neighbour's house in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur area, triggering protests by her family members and locals. The girl's body was found on Saturday evening. Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in the area on Sunday to maintain law and order. Police said the perpetrator of the heinous crime seems to have fled after stuffing the body in the suitcase. Senior police officers said all angles are being probed, including sexual assault. Delhi: Doctors Reveal 9-Year-Old Girl Found Dea ...Read More >
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New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): The Monsoon Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi will commence on Monday. Notably, ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly, the House has transitioned to a fully digital and paperless format. All procedural work will now be conducted through digital platforms, marking a significant shift in its functioning. Also Read | Air India Cancels Singapore-Chennai Flight AI349 Due to Technical Snag in Plane. U ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta will convene a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review preparations for the upcoming All India Speakers' Conference, officials said. The conference is scheduled for August 24 and 25 at the Delhi Assembly premises, and marks the first time the national capital will host the event. Over the course of two days, deliberations will focus on strengthening parliamentary democracy, refining legislative practices, promoting cooperative federalism, and enhancing the effectiveness of legislatures in meeting the aspirations of the people th ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the Centre allotted Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal a Type-VII bungalow in the capital, the party confirmed that the former Delhi chief minister will stay at the 95, Lodhi Estate accommodation, which was allocated to him after the Delhi High Court rapped the Centre on the issue. Kejriwal has been allotted an official bungalow by the Centre after it was scolded by the Delhi High Court. He was entitled to a bungalow since he is the convener of a national party, AAP national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda told PTI Videos. Last month, the Delhi High Court pulled ...Read More >
New Delhi, February 4: Delhi is set to vote on February 5 to elect a new government, with results to be announced on February 8. The Delhi assembly election 2025 battle is fierce, with AAP striving to retain power while BJP and Congress aim to challenge its dominance in the national capital. Ahead of the polling, here's a detailed article on how to vote, how to check name in voter list, how to download voter slip and how to find polling station. The Election Commission has mandated voter identification for polling in Delhi assembly elections 2025. Voters must carry their Voter ID card issued ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday said his party is ready to come together with anyone who will work to protect the interests of Maharashtra and Marathi manoos, his statement coming amid the rapprochement buzz between the Uddhav Thackeray-led party and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Talking to reporters here, Thackeray accused the BJP of "swallowing" Mumbai and Maharashtra. He said injustice is being meted out to Maharashtra by the BJP. "We have been saying this consistently. We are ready to work with anyone, any party that is ready to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) A symposium held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Saturday to mark 50 years of the Emergency saw leaders, journalists and civil society members reflect on the period as one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history. The event, titled "Na Bhoolein, Na Shama Karen", called for renewed national introspection and a commitment to safeguarding democratic values, an official statement said. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 28, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Saturday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers. Address ...Read More >